Air Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Squat, Basic Squat
How to: Air Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- Keep your chest lifted and back straight.
- Go down as low as you can while keeping your form.
- Push through your heels to return to the standing position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting knees collapse inward.
- Not squatting low enough.
- Heel lift off the ground during the squat.
Modifications
- Perform the squat with a chair behind you for support.
- Reduce the range of motion if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your weight on your heels as you squat down.
- Engage your core to maintain balance.
- Push through your heels to stand back up.
Air Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
legs
bodyweight
strength
fitness
beginner